
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $481 (60 Rentals)


3431 W Kilbourn Ave, Unit 23

2148 N 29th St

2737 N 55th St

3179 N 39th St

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327 N 63rd St, Unit Tiny Upper Flat

William A. Passavant Senior

Historic Lofts on Kilbourn

Gorman Homes

2146 N 35th St
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2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2919 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

2224 W Wisconsin Ave

Himount Gardens

3421 W Kilbourn Ave

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3119 N 53rd St, Unit A

Dr. Wesley Scott

2217 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit 06

37th St School Senior Apartments

City Square Apartments

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3110 W Wells St

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City Square Apartments

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Highlander

Kilbourn Apartments

4215 W Martin Dr

2214-2220 W Hopkins St. (8 Unit)
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Franklin Court

3030 - 3036 N 70th St

2448 W Killbourn St

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Highland Court

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Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $775 | $1,640 |
Washington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $481 | $2,786 |
| Washington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $675 | $4,879 |
| Washington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $800 | $5,232 |
| Washington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $895 | $1,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Heights is CWC — Community Within the Corridor which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in Washington Heights costs $1,879.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Washington Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington Heights?
Cheap apartments in Washington Heights have an average cost of $276 which is $1,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Heights.
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